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[Mid-AtlanticDroneServices]

IN SOME CASES....Yes it is. You cannot track or follow a specific animal without a permit. You can take all the wildlife pics you wish of anything or any animal..BUT the moment you take to the air to find a specific one without a permit......You are breaking the law.
In other words IF your intent is to go flying and take pics of the animals you come across....You are good.. If the INTENT of your flight is to find say the red necked warbler and get a pic of that particular animal then YOU NEED A PERMIT!

Go ahead and show me the law.

 

[Cafguy]

You cannot locate a specific species of Animal using aircraft!
Lets just do this the easy way....
"Puppy PI......Tell me the law with regards to filming specific animals with my Drone"
Puppy Pi says.....

Tracking or following animals with a drone is generally illegal for purposes like hunting, but its legality for other uses like scientific research or wildlife management depends on the specific location and its regulations. Many states have laws prohibiting the use of drones to locate wounded game, and federal rules forbid disturbing wildlife during critical life stages. It is crucial to check both federal and state laws, as they vary significantly and can change.


For hunting

• Prohibited: In most states, it is illegal to use a drone for hunting, including locating game or recovering a downed animal, even if the animal is deceased.
• Specific laws: Some states have strict regulations against using drones to aid in any part of the hunting process, from scouting to tracking wounded game.
• Exceptions: A few states might have limited exceptions, such as using a drone to recover a dead animal, but this is not universal and laws can change.

For other purposes

• Scientific and management use: Drones are sometimes used legally for scientific purposes or wildlife management, but this usually requires specific permission, permits, or authorization from the relevant authorities.
• Federal regulations: It is illegal to intentionally disturb wildlife with a drone, especially during nesting, breeding, or rearing periods. Launching a drone within 100 meters (328 feet) of wildlife is also prohibited by federal regulations.
• Varying regulations: Laws on drone use for scouting, photography, or other wildlife monitoring vary greatly by location. Always check the regulations for the specific area (e.g., state parks, national forests, national wildlife refuges) and consult the relevant state and federal agencies before flying.

How to ensure compliance

• Check local and state laws: Before flying any drone over or near wildlife, thoroughly research the specific regulations for that state and locality.
• Contact authorities: If unsure, contact the state's fish and wildlife agency or the land management agency to get clear guidance on legal uses.
• Follow federal rules: Adhere to federal rules, such as maintaining a safe distance from wildlife and never disturbing them.

 

[anotherlab]

Missouri allows the use of drones to locate wounded or downed animals as long as certain conditions are met. The hunter must have permission from the owner or land manager to use the drone over the land. The drone can only be used for recovery, not to hunt the same, and no one in the hunting party can be holding a weapon while the drone is searching for the game. (Source).

Wisconsin has similar rules (Source).

Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Texas all prohibit the use of drones for the recovery (and hunting) of game.

In other states, the rules are either undefined or unclear.

At the federal level, it has been illegal to use any aircraft to hunt, shoot, or harass wildlife. That's been the law since 1971. There are exceptions for authorized wildlife management. (Source)

 

[MS Coast]

How to ensure compliance

• Check local and state laws: Before flying any drone over or near wildlife, thoroughly research the specific regulations for that state and locality.
• Contact authorities: If unsure, contact the state's fish and wildlife agency or the land management agency to get clear guidance on legal uses.
• Follow federal rules: Adhere to federal rules, such as maintaining a safe distance from wildlife and never disturbing them.

So, the AI answer is a group of vague statements and advice to check and obey the laws.

 

[anotherlab]

So, the AI answer is a group of vague statements and advice to check and obey the laws.

I don't know, when I did an AI query, I received specific information with resources that I was able to validate.

 

[MS Coast]

I don't know, when I did an AI query, I received specific information with resources that I was able to validate.

That's quite a step above what's shown in post #22.
"Laws on drone use for scouting, photography, or other wildlife monitoring vary greatly by location."
"Before flying any drone over or near wildlife, thoroughly research the specific regulations for that state and locality."

 

[anotherlab]

That's quite a step above what's shown in post #22.

If someone is going to use AI for basic research, they should spend that extra minute to verify that they have received accurate and useful information instead of AI slop. The value of the ouput depends on how well the prompt was written

 

[MS Coast]

If someone is going to use AI for basic research, they should spend that extra minute to verify that they have received accurate and useful information instead of AI slop. The value of the ouput depends on how well the prompt was written

And often, even the most well written query produces absurd results.

Users need to keep in mind that the AI engines available to us just scour content from the web and assemble it into answers, without adequate regard to the quality of the sources they're collecting content from.